Revival of the Work
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Called Back to the Work
The Lord designs that the light which He has given on the Scrip-
tures shall shine forth in clear, bright rays; and it is the duty of our
canvassers to put forth a strong, united effort that God’s design may be
accomplished. A great and important work is before us. The enemy of
souls realizes this, and he is using every means in his power to lead
the canvasser to take up some other line of work. This order of things
should be changed. God calls the canvassers back to their work. He
calls for volunteers who will put all their energies and enlightenment
into the work, helping wherever there is opportunity. The Master calls
for everyone to do the part given him according to his ability. Who
will respond to the call? Who will go forth to labor in wisdom and
grace and the love of Christ for those nigh and afar off? Who will
sacrifice ease and pleasure, and enter the places of error, superstition,
and darkness, working earnestly and perseveringly, speaking the truth
in simplicity, praying in faith, doing house-to-house labor? Who at
this time will go forth without the camp, imbued with the power of the
Holy Spirit, bearing reproach for Christ’s sake, opening the Scriptures
to the people, and calling them to repentance?
God has His workmen in every age. The call of the hour is an-
swered by the coming of the man. Thus when the divine Voice cries,
“Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” the response will come,
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“Here am I; send me.”
Isaiah 6:8
. Let all who labor effectually in
the canvassing field feel in their hearts that they are doing the work
of the Lord in ministering to souls who know not the truth for this
time. They are sounding the note of warning in the highways and
byways to prepare a people for the great day of the Lord, which is
so soon to break upon the world. We have no time to lose. We must
encourage this work. Who will go forth now with our publications?
The Lord imparts a fitness for the work to every man and woman who
will co-operate with divine power. All the requisite talent, courage,
perseverance, faith, and tact will come as they put the armor on. A
great work is to be done in our world, and human agencies will surely
respond to the demand. The world must hear the warning. When the
call comes, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” send back
the answer clear and distinct, “Here am I; send me.”
Testimonies for
the Church 6:329-333
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